Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

On the job, you would:

Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

Business

customer service

administrative services

Arts and Humanities

English language

Health

medicine and dentistry

therapy and counseling

Math and Science

physics

Basic Skills

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

reading work related information

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Social

understanding people's reactions

changing what is done based on other people's actions

Verbal

listen and understand what people say

communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen

order or arrange things

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady

hold or move items with your hands

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.